The stars turned out Wednesday night at New York City's famed Rainbow Room to celebrate the 90th birthday of music legend Tony Bennett. The 19-time Grammy winner's party was filled with some of music's biggest names - from Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder to Bennett's longtime friend and frequent music collaborator Lady Gaga. "I understand a lot of my friends and colleagues are gonna be here so I'm thrilled about it," Bennett told People before the festivities began. "I'm very honored." And honored he was - with superstar performances from Bennett's pals - including Gaga and Wonder, who teamed up...
- 8/4/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com
The stars turned out Wednesday night at New York City's famed Rainbow Room to celebrate the 90th birthday of music legend Tony Bennett. The 19-time Grammy winner's party was filled with some of music's biggest names - from Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder to Bennett's longtime friend and frequent music collaborator Lady Gaga. "I understand a lot of my friends and colleagues are gonna be here so I'm thrilled about it," Bennett told People before the festivities began. "I'm very honored." And honored he was - with superstar performances from Bennett's pals - including Gaga and Wonder, who teamed up...
- 8/4/2016
- by Dave Quinn, @NineDaves
- PEOPLE.com
Lady Gaga, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Billy Joel will perform with Tony Bennett at a special concert celebrating the crooner's 90th birthday that will air December 20th on NBC, Variety reports.
The all-star lineup for Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come also features Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Diana Krall, k.d. lang and Rufus Wainwright, all of whom will perform with Bennett. The show will also feature appearances from Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Kevin Spacey, John Travolta, Bruce Willis and even Homer Simpson.
The all-star lineup for Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come also features Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Diana Krall, k.d. lang and Rufus Wainwright, all of whom will perform with Bennett. The show will also feature appearances from Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Kevin Spacey, John Travolta, Bruce Willis and even Homer Simpson.
- 8/2/2016
- Rollingstone.com
While the Oscars have yet to make room for casting directors — a pivotal part of the Best Picture equation — the oversight isn't stopping the Casting Society of America from readying its third decade of picking up the Academy's slack. Csa announced Monday morning that the 30th Annual Artios Awards will honor Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director Rob Marshall and Emmy Award-winning casting director Ellen Lewis for their individual work in the world of casting. The news arrives with nominations in categories of television, theater, new media and short film, and on the heels of the ceremony's move from November to Jan. 22, the thick of the awards season. Feature film nominations will be announced closer to the show date. Marshall, whose adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" bows Dec. 25, will receive the New York Apple Award, "recognizing individuals who have made special contributions to the New York entertainment...
- 9/22/2014
- by Matt Patches
- Hitfix
Walt Disney Pictures and Rob Marshall are joining forces again on a new project. Marshall is set to direct a film adaptation of Steven Sondheim's acclaimed Broadway musical, Into The Woods. The project is being produced by Marshall and John DeLuca via their production company Lucamar Productions for Disney. James Lapine, who wrote the stage musical with Stephen Sondheim, is on board to adapt the story for the screen.
This project marks the first film under a new 2-year development deal between Disney and Lucamar. I am not familair with this play but know of Sondheim's work. Marshall continues to deliver blockbusters for Disney, and I am sure that this film will be a hit for the studio. There is a big trend of plays being turned into feature films. Tom Hooper (The Kings Speech) is currently working on Les Miserables.
Here is some information from the official press release:...
This project marks the first film under a new 2-year development deal between Disney and Lucamar. I am not familair with this play but know of Sondheim's work. Marshall continues to deliver blockbusters for Disney, and I am sure that this film will be a hit for the studio. There is a big trend of plays being turned into feature films. Tom Hooper (The Kings Speech) is currently working on Les Miserables.
Here is some information from the official press release:...
- 1/12/2012
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Johnny Depp has had his eyes set on this project for quite some time now. He’s wanted to reunite with Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides director for this project, and until now, those were only wishes. In a press release sent out today, Rob Marshall has officially signed on to direct a remake of the classic film The Thin Man. With this press release comes the news that Nine producer John DeLuca will be producing this flick through his and Marshall’s Lucamar Production company.
Depp already has another ambitious project ahead of him, that being the remake of The Lone Ranger. I wonder how this project will effect the timeline currently in place for the that film, if there even is one. There’s also the obvious question of which actress would make the perfect Nora Charles. Hit the jump to see the press release.
Rob Marshall...
Depp already has another ambitious project ahead of him, that being the remake of The Lone Ranger. I wonder how this project will effect the timeline currently in place for the that film, if there even is one. There’s also the obvious question of which actress would make the perfect Nora Charles. Hit the jump to see the press release.
Rob Marshall...
- 5/10/2011
- by Ryan Laster
- If It's Movies
Rob Marshall (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) has signed on to direct Johnny Depp in a remake of The Thin Man. We first reported on the adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s novel last year. Marshall is now confirmed to direct the remake and John DeLuca (Nine) will produce through the duo’s Lucamar Productions company. Marshall seems to work well with Depp and they are both perfect for this film. I can't think of another actor who would be as good a fit for the role of Nick Charles. Who would you like to see cast opposite Depp as Nora Charles? Share your thoughts below.
Official Press Release:
Rob Marshall and John DeLuca officially sign-on to The Thin MANremake.
Marshall confirmed to direct the film and Marshall and DeLuca’s Lucamar Productions has come on- board as a producing partner.
May 09, 2011 (New York, NY) – Rob Marshall and John DeLuca...
Official Press Release:
Rob Marshall and John DeLuca officially sign-on to The Thin MANremake.
Marshall confirmed to direct the film and Marshall and DeLuca’s Lucamar Productions has come on- board as a producing partner.
May 09, 2011 (New York, NY) – Rob Marshall and John DeLuca...
- 5/9/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Kirstie Alley and the choreographers of "Dancing With the Stars" have something in common -- they have each contended for eight Emmy Awards. However, while Kirstie Alley took home Best Comedy Actress for "Cheers" in 1992 and Best TV Movie/Mini Actress for "David's Mother" in 1994, the dance designers have never waltzed off with an Emmy. In 2006 -- its first year of eligiblity -- "Dancing With the Stars" earned three bids for Cheryl Burke, Tony Dovolani and Nick Kosovich but they were all bested by the team of Charles Kaplow, Kenny Ortega and Bonnie Story who choreographed "High School Musical." In 2007, there was a three-way tie as both Mia Michaels and Wade Robson won for separate routines on "So You Think You Can Dance" while John DeLuca and Rob Marshall prevailed for "Tony Bennett: An American Classic" leaving Louis van Amstel of "Dancing With the Stars" the sole loser. In 2008, Wade R.
- 3/22/2011
- Gold Derby
To celebrate the beginning of production (in Hawaii no less) on the latest entry in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, On Stranger Tides, Disney have released a statement. Whilst the majority of it is merely back slapping praise and the usual cast and crew breakdown, the statement does officially reveal the films plot:
In this action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise, Captain Jack Sparrow crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love–or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.
The statement...
In this action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise, Captain Jack Sparrow crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love–or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.
The statement...
- 6/22/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Ever since we've been reporting on Disney's next Pirates film, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, we've been using the story synopsis from the book that the movie is being based on. The fourth Pirates film started filming in Hawaii last week, and Disney sent out a press release letting everyone know that Rob Marshall in now shooting. The press release contained the first official synopsis of the film, which tells you what adventure Johnny Depp will be involved with this time.
In this action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise, Captain Jack Sparrow crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love–or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate...
In this action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise, Captain Jack Sparrow crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love–or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate...
- 6/21/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
The "Dancing With the Stars" lineup for season 10 includes newly crowned Olympic figure skating champion Evan Lysacek. Three other Olympic champs have waltzed off with the top prize on this reality show -- speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno (season 4), figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi (season 6) and gymnast Shawn Johnson (season 8). But none of their Olympic gold rubbed off on the show, which has failed to win the Emmy Award for choreography for four years running.
In 2006, "Dancing With the Stars" had three nominations in the choreography category but lost to "High School Musical." In 2007, there was a three-way tie as "So You Think You Can Dance" took two Emmys and "Tony Bennett: An American Classic" also won, leaving "Dancing With the Stars" the sole loser. And in both 2008 and 2009, "So You Think You Can Dance" repeated, albeit with just one win each time and sharing the most recent victory with the 81st annual Academy Awards.
In 2006, "Dancing With the Stars" had three nominations in the choreography category but lost to "High School Musical." In 2007, there was a three-way tie as "So You Think You Can Dance" took two Emmys and "Tony Bennett: An American Classic" also won, leaving "Dancing With the Stars" the sole loser. And in both 2008 and 2009, "So You Think You Can Dance" repeated, albeit with just one win each time and sharing the most recent victory with the 81st annual Academy Awards.
- 3/2/2010
- by tomoneil
- Gold Derby
The Sopranos, miniseries Broken Trail, Tony Bennett and Prime Suspect shared the glory at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, claiming three honors apiece. But, as well as being among the big winners, mobster drama The Sopranos was also the ceremony's big loser - despite making history as the Emmys' most nominated show, its cast members were overlooked in all the individual acting categories. Even Boston Legal star James Spader was stunned when he beat The Sopranos' James Gandolfini for the Best Actor prize. He said, "Oh my goodness, I feel like I just stole a pile of money from the Mob - and they're all sitting right over there." Instead, the show, which ended in America in May, claimed the Outstanding Drama Series prize and awards for writing and directing. In his send-off speech, the show's creator David Chase joked, "Let's face it, if the world and this nation was run by gangsters... Maybe it is!" Tony Bennett's hits show, Tony Bennett: An American Classic, claimed the night's Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special prize, while Rob Marshall was named Outstanding Director for the special and Bennett himself took home the Outstanding Individual Performance honor. Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church won acting prizes for acclaimed western Broken Trail, which also claimed the night's Outstanding Miniseries award. And Oscar winner Helen Mirren added to her 2007 trophies when she claimed an Outstanding Lead Actress honor for Prime Suspect: The Final Act. The British police drama also picked up directing and writing awards. Ugly Betty star America Ferrera was by far the night's most popular individual winner - a huge roar went up at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles when she was named Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.
- 9/18/2007
- WENN
The HBO movie Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee topped the winners list Saturday at the 58th annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards, taking home five statues including makeup, picture editing, sound mixing and editing and cinematography.
HBO also was dominant during the ceremony, which took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The premium cable network received a total of 15 Emmys, followed by NBC with 12 and CBS with nine.
Discovery Channel's Planet Earth and NBC's Tony Bennett: An American Classic followed with four wins apiece.
Regarding the Emmy recognition for Bury, executive producer Dick Wolf said after the show: "I'm both honored and humbled by the academy's recognition of 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.' This project has been both a labor of love and a labor of conscience for everyone who worked on it. I thank the incredible team of professionals who made the dream a reality."
Overall, Bury is this year's most-nominated program, with a total of 17 Emmy noms.
Elaine Stritch provided one of the night's highlights with her acceptance speech for her win as best guest actress in a comedy series for her role on NBC's 30 Rock.
"I think it's kind of obvious how long I've been this profession," said Stritch, who was carrying a walking cane after having recently broken her foot. "And I can't get over that I still feel the way I do, it's un-fucking-believable," the three-time Emmy winner said to applause from the audience.
"I'm a recovering alcoholic, a riddled diabetic and I've got laryngitis," Stritch added, "but I just won an Emmy."
Leslie Caron won her first Emmy for her guest role in NBC's drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
"In 1951, I was named most promising newcomer; I'm glad I finally realized my potential," quipped the actress, who made her debut in the film An American in Paris.
"It was enormously thrilling to play this part," she added. "I've done many musicals and comedies, and this part had real drama in it and real humanity."...
HBO also was dominant during the ceremony, which took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The premium cable network received a total of 15 Emmys, followed by NBC with 12 and CBS with nine.
Discovery Channel's Planet Earth and NBC's Tony Bennett: An American Classic followed with four wins apiece.
Regarding the Emmy recognition for Bury, executive producer Dick Wolf said after the show: "I'm both honored and humbled by the academy's recognition of 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.' This project has been both a labor of love and a labor of conscience for everyone who worked on it. I thank the incredible team of professionals who made the dream a reality."
Overall, Bury is this year's most-nominated program, with a total of 17 Emmy noms.
Elaine Stritch provided one of the night's highlights with her acceptance speech for her win as best guest actress in a comedy series for her role on NBC's 30 Rock.
"I think it's kind of obvious how long I've been this profession," said Stritch, who was carrying a walking cane after having recently broken her foot. "And I can't get over that I still feel the way I do, it's un-fucking-believable," the three-time Emmy winner said to applause from the audience.
"I'm a recovering alcoholic, a riddled diabetic and I've got laryngitis," Stritch added, "but I just won an Emmy."
Leslie Caron won her first Emmy for her guest role in NBC's drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
"In 1951, I was named most promising newcomer; I'm glad I finally realized my potential," quipped the actress, who made her debut in the film An American in Paris.
"It was enormously thrilling to play this part," she added. "I've done many musicals and comedies, and this part had real drama in it and real humanity."...
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